Dean Of Workforce And Industry Engagement

Salary: $95,000.00 - $100,000.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 200110
Location: 16000 East CentreTech Parkway Aurora, CO
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OVERVIEW OF CCA
The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. We are particularly interested in applicants that demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals and groups from diverse identities, including but not limited to: socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, multilingual learners, veterans, non-traditional, race and ethnic backgrounds.
More than 20 different languages and 60 countries are represented at CCA. In addition to traditional degree and certificate programs, CCA offers non-credit professional development courses, customized training, and economic and workforce development resources to employer partners and individual professionals seeking to enhance the capacity and productivity of their workforce or individual knowledge and skills. The college centers diversity, equity, and inclusion and we actively seek to employee partners who want to join us in working to reducing outcome gaps among our diverse student population.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Community College of Aurora (CCA) is a dynamic institution that strives to serve its diverse student population through innovations in instruction and student support founded on principles of equity and inclusivity-both in the credit and noncredit arenas. The Community College of Aurora aspires to be the college where every student succeeds. We value working in an environment of collaboration, support, with shared leadership and accountability. We are seeking candidates that have the desire and ability to create a classroom and workforce culture that positively impacts and engages all students while also meeting the needs of our industry partners. The successful candidate will enjoy a high degree of autonomy in making decisions, but is expected to promote the environment of collaboration, support, and shared leadership of the division and the College.
First and foremost, the Dean of Workforce Engagement serves as an instructional leader focused on the growth and development of both students and faculty/instructors to help students achieve economic and social mobility. The Dean leads academic efforts for workforce partnerships along with building and strengthening partnerships with business and industry to meet market demand. The Dean will work with the Academic Success Executive Council in the development of new credit and noncredit programs in accordance with the mission and vision of the Community College of Aurora. The Dean is responsible for the organizational leadership of all assigned instructional departments and academic operations and must focus on issues of equity and access to provide educational opportunities.
The Dean is responsible for establishing coordination, consistency, and strong relationships with departments across the College and for creating systems to sustain academic quality and rigor.
The Dean balances the needs of departments and their leadership with the larger goals of the College strategic plan, paying particular attention to increasing student retention, completion, transfer, and employment. The Dean demonstrates a leadership and management style that creates an atmosphere of support, motivation, inclusion, and innovation among departments and directors through utilization of strong interpersonal and communication skills. The Dean maintains consistency in the application of the College's strategic plan at the program level by collaborating with departments and creating efficient systems with input from all stakeholders.
Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills
The Dean is responsible for administering oversight for assigned programs by carrying out duties as delineated below:

• Model an appreciation of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all initiatives.
• Lead innovative efforts and initiate partnerships with business and industry across the College service area to address workforce needs.
• Respond appropriately and equitably to stakeholder concerns, including students and other institutions of higher education.
• Develop the budget, manage operations, and provide oversight to maximize fiscal, physical, and personnel resources.
• Serve on College committees including, Academic Success Instructional Council, Cabinet, College Leadership, and various other internal and external committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Foster partnerships with both internal and external constituencies to communicate and coordinate strategies that support instructional goals.
• Lead evaluation and improvement of existing programs in alignment with industry needs, community demand, and for credit offerings.
• Collaborate with other institutions of higher education to design and implement responsive programming intended to reduce the burden on business and industry.
• Supervise, evaluate, and support programs in a manner that promotes excellence in instruction, equity, inclusion, and service at the College.
• Provide leadership in academic long-range planning and employ effective enrollment management, retention, and equity-minded strategies for credit and noncredit offerings.
• Responsible for the leadership, visioning, and administrative oversight of assigned instructional programs (both credit and noncredit), academic program development, and personnel.
• Provide leadership in curriculum design, course quality assurance, and assessment of student learning consistent with division and college goals.
• Lead ongoing improvements in student achievement through formal content, program, and institutional assessments.
• Work collaboratively with faculty/instructors and staff to establish and strengthen a culturally responsive, learner-centered educational environment.
• Lead instructional efforts toward achieving College goals by upholding and promoting College values and mission.

Minimum qualifications & Requirements

• Demonstrated experience with curriculum and program development at the post-secondary level (either credit or non-credit programs).
• Demonstrated commitment to increasing access for traditionally underrepresented populations and experience with incorporating equity and inclusion in leadership roles.
• Evidence of ability to develop successful partnerships.
• Community College teaching experience.
• Master's degree in business, management, finance, or business administration.
• Demonstrated experience with resource management and grants.
• Administrative and supervisory experience at the post-secondary level.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience with strategic and operational planning, budget and resource management including meeting program accreditation standards and faculty credentialing.
• Experience overseeing and delivering coursework both in the credit and noncredit arenas.
• Experience having lead and overseeing grant work-including reporting.

Supplemental information
Salary Range: Anticipated starting salary range: $95,000.00-$100,000.00. This salary is determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate balanced with departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. CCA offers an excellent benefit plan, including generous leave, holiday, and education benefits. Full time employees immediately upon hire earn 15 hours a month annual leave and 10 hours a month sick leave.
Deadline to Submit Application Material: An initial review of applications will begin on Monday, April 24, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.
Application Process: When submitting your online application, please include a cover letter, current resume, and professional references. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to [email protected] upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at [email protected].
By applying for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.
Application Checklist
Complete Applications must include the following documents:

• A current resume uploaded as an attachment to your online application
• A complete online application
• A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position
• Candidates identified as finalists must provide three to five professional references, at least two of which must include a current direct supervisor and most recent supervisor. If you cannot provide two supervisor references, an opportunity will be afforded for discussion and consideration of alternative references with the CCA Human Resource Office. Please note, out of professional courtesy to you, we will not contact your current supervisor without first providing notice to you as a candidate and only when a contingent offer is pending in order to protect the confidentiality of your application to the full extent possible.
• If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application
• For any questions or technical issues please contact [email protected]

Notice to all Applicants:

• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Cindy Hesse, Director of Human Resources at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at 303-360-4752, or e-mail at [email protected].
• Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
• Individuals currently or formerly employed by the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, and/or who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.
• Proof of eligibility to work (Download PDF reader) in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
• Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
• CCA is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the COPERA web page.

Colorado Residency Requirement:
Eligible applicants must be either a current Colorado resident or be able to provide proof of residency in Colorado within 30 days of the start date for the position, or they may be deemed ineligible for employment with the Community College of Aurora. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement:
CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our college community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement.
Inclusive Excellence will provide a foundation for student and institutional success. Recognizing our diversity is only the first step toward Inclusive Excellence.
We must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula, and policies.
Welcoming, Respectful, Inclusive - Together, we are CCA.
The Federal Clery Act: (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at the Student Right to Know page. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Community College of Aurora, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.
ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Robert Callaway at 303-360-4733 or [email protected] at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.
Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA): The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at 303-360-4733 or [email protected].
Non-Discrimination Statement: The Community College of Aurora prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120 and 4-120. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Cindy Hesse, Director of Human Resources at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at 303-360-4752, or e-mail at [email protected]
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/auroraccco/jobs/4006332/dean-of-workforce-and-industry-engagement
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